Description
These Honey Garlic Chicken Bites are tender, golden-seared chunks of chicken tossed in a sweet, savory, and garlicky glaze with hints of lemon and spice. Ready in just 25 minutes, it’s a fast, flavor-packed dinner everyone loves.
Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breast, cubed
2 tablespoons cornstarch (optional)
Kosher salt and black pepper, to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup honey
1/4 cup low-sodium chicken stock
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon hot sauce (optional, like Sriracha)
1/4 teaspoon red chili flakes (optional)
1 tablespoon fresh parsley, chopped
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss cubed chicken with cornstarch, salt, and pepper.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken in batches for 6–8 minutes until golden and cooked through. Set aside.
- In the same skillet, add garlic and sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant.
- Pour in honey, chicken stock, lemon juice, and hot sauce. Stir and simmer for 3–5 minutes until sauce thickens slightly.
- Return chicken to the pan, tossing to coat in sauce.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle with red chili flakes and parsley. Serve hot over rice or with veggies.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for a juicier alternative.
- Add bell peppers or snap peas for extra veggies.
- Maple syrup or agave can replace honey for a twist.
- Double the chili flakes for more heat.
- Substitute arrowroot for a gluten-free version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Asian-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
